By Kelsey Pudloski The Pantone colour gods have spoken. 1. Lush Meadow – 18-5845 Photo: ohhappyday/Instagram A deep, yet vibrant green that will lend an organic quality to your interiors. 2. Riverside – 17 -4028 Photo: beautifulhomesinthenorth/Instagram This greyish blue has a moody ambience. It pairs well with nearly all of Pantone’s fall shades. 3. Spicy mustard – 14-0952 Photo: csdecoranddesign/Instagram Add a little zest to your home...[ read more ]
By Laura Gaskill Getting your home organized is a great feeling, but figuring out where to start can be overwhelming. Keep the process simple by zeroing in on these 10 principles of organizing, which can be applied to any space, anytime. 1. Get to know active vs. passive zones. Active zones are the spots in your home that you pass...[ read more ]
By Barbara Lawlor ARE YOU A GREEN THUMB living in or moving into a condominium suite? The great news is, you can still live out your passion for gardening as long as you have a balcony or terrace. The growing season is upon us, and condo owners are planting containers in full force with everything from flowers to herbs and veggies....[ read more ]
By Barbara Lawlor WHEN YOU MAKE the decision to buy a condo suite, the last thing you want to do is clutter it unnecessary “stuff.” You know, the boxes of items you never use but have avoided getting rid of because you might need them someday, or because they hold sentimental value, or you only purchased because they were on...[ read more ]
By Kelsey Pudloski and James Bombales If your Instagram feed is teeming with design bloggers, you’ve likely come across a #shelfie or two. A search for the hashtag yields over 380,000 posts, each surface more perfectly styled than the last. While the word itself originated from social media, the shelfie is essentially a vignette — a grouping of objects that...[ read more ]
By Jackie Marchilldon We can’t all have a green thumb, and we don’t all have the outdoor space needed for a garden. These condo-friendly plants will satisfy your urge to plant and they will even survive after the summer season! 1 | Moth orchids (Phalaenopsis) Although they can be hard to bring back to life, orchids are beautiful flowers that...[ read more ]
By Tiffany Carboni Without delving into any psychobabble here, it's safe to say that a messy closet doesn't contribute to anyone's happiness. Conversely, an organized closet can bring forth euphoric joy — or, at the very least, a sense of relief at finally finding that long-lost sweater or pillowcase. A place for everything and everything in its place." This proverb...[ read more ]
By Barbara Lawlor IT ALWAYS PLEASES ME TO POINT OUT THE MANY ADVANTAGES of living in a condominium. So often we read about the carefree lifestyle that comes along with having building and grounds maintenance taken care of, and the fact that the amenities such as pools, exercise rooms and party rooms provide a wonderful extension to the living space...[ read more ]
By Laura Gaskill Imagine a clutter-free space dedicated to luxuriously restful slumber — a room where everything from the scent in the air to the sheets is carefully chosen to enhance feelings of relaxation, peace and (yawn…) sleep. You’ve got the blackout shades, now here are 10 little things, from bedtime rituals to smart storage solutions, to help turn your...[ read more ]
By Laura Gaskill If you've ever been in white-paint-swatch limbo, you know white can be tricky to work with. Here's how to get the fresh look you're after. White has long been beloved by architects and interior designers for its versatility and freshness. But as anyone who has ever tried to choose from among hundreds of shades of white paint...[ read more ]
